Emergency Vehicle Operations
Published on 16. February 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-13-118155-7 (ISBN)
Description
The authors of this text, some of the best known in the industry on this topic, have written this book to provide guidelines, tools, and standards for safe and professional emergency vehicle operations. This valuable information, gathered from years of experience, references the NFPA 1002-98 code and can be put to use throughout the emergency responder's career.
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Persons
Dr. Jeffrey Lindsey is the Fire Chief for Estero Fire Rescue. Additionally, he serves as the education coordinator for 24-7 EMS, and an adjunct instructor for St Petersburg EMS program. He is an experienced leader, educator, lecturer, author, and consultant in emergency services. Dr. Lindsey earned his doctorate and master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from USF. He holds a bachelor's degree in Fire and Safety Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and an associate in paramedic from Harrisburg Area Community College. Dr. Lindsey has over twenty-eight years of diverse experience in the emergency services industry. He serves as an Advisory Council member for the National EMS Advisory Council and the State of Florida EMS, representative to the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education EMS degree committee, and as a Vice-Chairman for the Florida Fire Chief Association EMS Section.
Richard Patrick is the Division Chief of Health, Safety & Training for Estero Fire Rescue in Estero, Florida. He is the past Director of EMS Programs and Emergency Service Initiatives for VFIS, a division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, York, PA, and remains as a consultant to the education, training and consulting division. Rick is a nationally known leader, educator, lecturer, author, speaker and consultant in emergency services. He is a former Chief of EMS in the City of Lebanon, PA. Rick is a certified Paramedic/Firefighter and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Safety with a concentration in Emergency Services, and a Masters Degree in Public Safety Administration from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He is also a small business entrepreneur, involved in local politics, and an alumnus of the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce-Leadership Lebanon Valley program.
Richard Patrick is the Division Chief of Health, Safety & Training for Estero Fire Rescue in Estero, Florida. He is the past Director of EMS Programs and Emergency Service Initiatives for VFIS, a division of Glatfelter Insurance Group, York, PA, and remains as a consultant to the education, training and consulting division. Rick is a nationally known leader, educator, lecturer, author, speaker and consultant in emergency services. He is a former Chief of EMS in the City of Lebanon, PA. Rick is a certified Paramedic/Firefighter and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering Safety with a concentration in Emergency Services, and a Masters Degree in Public Safety Administration from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He is also a small business entrepreneur, involved in local politics, and an alumnus of the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce-Leadership Lebanon Valley program.
Content
Introduction Emergency Vehicle Operations
Overview Case Review
Leadership and Management Objectives
Case Study
Management Culture
Leadership
Choosing the Right People
Objectives
Case Study
Attitude v. Aptitude
Motivation
Physical Fitness
Rules, Regulations, and Law Objectives
Case Study
National Rules and Regulations
International Perspective and Applicable Guidelines
Laws
Policy Objectives
Case Study
Policy
Procedures
Guidelines
Enforcement
Evaluation
Emergency Vehicles
Objectives
Case Study
Emergency Medical, Fire, Specialty Apparatus
Physical and Dynamic Forces
Operations
Objectives
Case Study
More than Just Driving
Seatbelts
Technology
Preemption Systems
The Black Box
GPS and GIS
Communications
Objectives
Case Study
Mobile and Portable Radios
Hand Signals
Maintenance
Objectives
Case Study
Preventive Maintenance
Vehicle Characteristics
Roadway Operations Objectives
Case study
Vehicle Placement
Personnel Awareness
Special Operations Objectives
Off-Road
Objectives
Case Study
Roll-Over
Objectives
Case Study
Personal Vehicle Use
Objectives
Case Study
Inclement Weather
Objectives
Case Study
Glossary
Bibliography
Index